The site, situated
along Leningradsky Prospect in suburban Moscow, midway between the Kremlin
and the turn to Sheremetyevo Airport, was one of the last major open parcels
situated along the Moscow River. The client, Center CDC, engaged
Ellerbe Becket to provide master planning services for this mixed-use
project, including office, hotel, housing and a conference/exhibition
center.

The plan, totaling
approximately 1.0 million sq. ft., placed the hotel along Leningradsky with
the office building at right angles along the perimeter street.
Exhibit space, located adjacent to the hotel, is accessible from the south
and the apartment block, at the rear of the site, overlooks the river.
Below-grade parking is provided beneath the entire site.